Police locate a man wanted for a sex assault

The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to thank the public for providing information, tips, and assistance that lead to the apprehension of Ian Andrew Parker.

The Hawaii Police Department, Area 2, Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) apprehended Parker in the Captain Cook area. The Area 2 Juvenile Aid Section Detectives are continuing the investigation.

The cooperative effort and diligence of the officers assigned to the investigation and countless tips from the public lead to the successful apprehension.

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Ian Andrew Parker

Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Kona man wanted for questioning in a sex assault case.

Kaʻū police investigating a sex assault that occurred in the Ocean View area have identified the suspect as Ian Andrew Parker.

Parker is described as Caucasian, 5-feet-6-inches, 210 pounds, with short brown hair and fair complexion.

Parker is known to frequent the Kona and Ocean View areas.

He was last seen operating a white colored, Dodge truck, with a pipe rack and orange colored metal toolbox in the bed. The license number of the truck is HLF-227.

Anyone with information regarding Ian Andrew Parker is asked to contact Officer Douglas Phillips of the Kaʻū District at (808) 939-2520 or the police department’s non-emergency telephone number at (808) 935-3311.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 in Hilo or (808) 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept strictly confidential.